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Valley High School Information
ADDRESS: 3650 Woodland Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50266-2053
MAIN OFFICE: 515-633-4000
ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES: 515-633-4264
COUNSELING: 515-633-4210
PRINCIPAL: David Maxwell
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPALS
Shannon Campbell
Joshua Griffith
Chris Novak
Megan Thomsen
School Times
HOURS: 8:20 a.m.-3:20 p.m..
COLLABORATION SCHEDULE: Wednesday 8:20 a.m.-2:35 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold workshop, annual, and organizational meetings on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
![Valley High School cheerleading team and coaches pose with their 2024 state championship trophy.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731963039/wdmcsorg/oun3jikgd46kxjf50af6/CheerStateChamps2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731963039/wdmcsorg/oun3jikgd46kxjf50af6/CheerStateChamps2024.png","width":510}])
The Valley High School competition cheerleading team captured the program’s 13th state title when it won the Class 4A Cheer/Dance competition at the state championships on Nov. 2.
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West Des Moines Community Schools is getting ready for winter weather and will be testing the notification system at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
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Nearly 40 West Des Moines Community Schools students were selected to the Iowa High School Music Association's 2024 All-State Music Festival.
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Eleven Valley High School seniors were named National Merit® Scholarship Program Semifinalists, putting them in the running to compete for a prestigious National Merit Scholarship.
![The Valley High School boys golf team poses with their trophy for taking third place at the 2024 Class 4A Iowa High School state Golf Championship.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729691383/wdmcsorg/debl74nk4vpem2rvnjq8/BoysGolf3rdPlace2024.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729691383/wdmcsorg/debl74nk4vpem2rvnjq8/BoysGolf3rdPlace2024.png","width":510}])
Led by all-tournament performers Aidan McGreen and C.T. Norris, the Valley High School boys golf team took third place at the 2024 Class 4A Iowa High School State Golf Championship.
Upcoming Events
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Performing Arts Center
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Additional Resources
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Daily Schedule
Access the daily schedule.
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Explore Electives
Discover course offerings by grade level.
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Get Involved at Valley
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Ride the School Bus
If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
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Nutrition for Your Student's Wellbeing
Your student can eat breakfast and lunch at Valley.